THE CARDINAL’S VIRTUES

THE OFFICIAL ETHOS NEWSLETTER OF CARDINAL HUME 9 Issue 2 Volume

INSIDE THIS ISSUE... WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ETHOS In need of the other 2 Dear All, to the academic, though we are fully aware of its importance, but at Cardinal Hume Catholic We are delighted to present to you the ninth Cafod Young Leaders in school 3 School, we believe the development of the volume in our school newsletter, the whole person and their unique talents is of ‘Cardinal’s Virtues.’ Youth Friday in support of YMT 3 equal importance. An outstanding school We do hope that you enjoy it as much as community allows students to flourish and Year 13 Retreat 4 previous editions and that the hard work that develop in a number of ways and it is this has gone on behind the scenes, by people too approach to education we seek to nurture at Flame 2017 5 numerous to mention, has produced a Cardinal Hume Catholic School. Indeed it is newsletter the equal of past endeavours. It is this approach we hope is reflected in every Training with England 6 also our dearest hope that this Eastertide page of the `Cardinal’s Virtues.’ finds you all truly blessed in the spiritual We hope you enjoy reading this ninth volume of Y12 & Y13 visit 6 awakening revealed and extended to us all in our newsletter and would like to thank you all the person of Jesus Christ. John Paul II awards 7 for your great support and prayers, which play We hope that we all, through the great such a great role to our success in spreading Easter Services And leadership of Pope Francis, continue walking the gospel message to our young people. in shoes of mercy. That we are encouraged, as Important Dates 8 If you feel you would like to contribute to the members of our school and deanery `Cardinal’s Virtues’ in any way, please do not community, to understand the importance of hesitate to contact, Director of Ethos, treating every person we encounter as equal parts of God’s creation. We ask that God Damian McCann at [email protected] blesses us all as we seek to be more merciful or the Chaplain Mrs Proctor by phoning the in our relationships with each other and school. especially those with whom we may struggle. The aim of our newsletter, as always, is to highlight to you, the parents, guardians and parishioners, all the great work that is being undertaken at Cardinal Hume Catholic MR DAMIAN McCANN School. Student success can never be limited DIRECTOR OF ETHOS

EASTER PRAYER The Outsider born to suffer In poverty life’s journey began; A life beyond human understanding From which God’s Truth is revealed. The window to God The Son of the Father Whose suffering saved us Whose Resurrection graced us We give thanks to you Lord Jesus Christ Amen

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IN NEED OF THE OTHER CAFOD YOUNG LEADERS IN SCHOOL

`MAY YOU LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES’ IS AN OLD CHINESE CURSE AND THESE TIMES ARE On Thursday the 9th of February 2017, Students mix and gather NOT ONLY INTERESTING BUT ARE MOST DEFINITELY `A CHANGING.’ WE HAVE DONALD TRUMP Cardinal Hume Catholic School hosted the second day of the `CAFOD Young Leaders AND THE NEW GLOBAL AMERICA TO THE LEFT OF US AND WE ARE SAT CENTRAL TO A BREXIT in School’ event. As part of the school’s ON THE RIGHT. THINGS COULD NOT BE MORE INTERESTING. HOWEVER, ANYTHING TO DO Justice and Peace Group, we were delighted to be able to attend. We welcomed a large WITH WHAT PEOPLE PERCEIVE AS A NEGATIVE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES IS USUALLY MET number of students from our diocese and it WITH A RESISTANCE WHICH MANIFESTS ITSELF IN TWO WAYS: FIRSTLY, THE NEED TO BLAME was great to meet such nice people from all SOMEONE; SECONDLY, AN IRRATIONAL FEAR IS CREATED. these different schools. The day started with some great team building games, like horses and jockeys. This helped us interact with Although we may have a broad people from different schools and make new understanding that politics and friends. Meeting new people is always a great politicians have let us down to a degree. experience and it was also very interesting It would be foolish to think that all hearing what other schools are like. The day politicians are incapable of representing was also a fantastic insight into how other their constituents in the most just way or schools support their local communities. that they are not interested in the lives of those they represent. In most cases, Later on in the day, we went into mixed Group discussion not only are they capable individuals school groups. This activity enabled us committed to doing what is best for those to understand a lot more about CAFOD’s they represent, they are called upon in ethos and how they respond to a crisis. these times to do so at risk to their own We then had to put what we had learned lives, we don’t have to look back too far in about CAFOD and what they do to the test. time to see the tragic death of Jo Cox that Working in groups, we tried to find solutions highlighted what are the most frightening to problems similar to actual long-term aspects of the times we live in: The projects that CAFOD invests in. For example, need to blame someone furnished by an we had to work out the most beneficial way irrational fear. to grow orchards, and from this, use the profit made to assist in further development What lies in many people’s understanding that supported the local community. As of what we should fear most is the a team we then presented our ideas to concept of `the other’. This other has the whole group, which was a bit nerve become a term that represents the wracking, but which helped us build our faceless group of people that we believe confidence in delivering presentations. are at fault for these times we live in. Finally, we came together as a school team We associate them with terms such to brainstorm ideas for fundraisers and as asylum seeker or immigrant. It can activities during Lent. To conclude the day, also be summed up as anything that we we all came together in prayerful reflection, don’t agree with or which challenges us and gave thanks for a great day of learning in anyway. It can be related to gender, as well as the great new friendships we had religion or nationality. It is by its very made. Overall, we have learned a lot and it existence something which promotes Great presentation was an amazing experience. discord and disharmony. The real sadness in this, our creation of such Jasmine Crang Which school? understandings of our community driven Cardinal Hume Media Group by media misrepresentation, is that the discord we see as an external force is What we need to move forward through If we do this, we are able to move away really something we generate from within these times is, togetherness, respect and from Thomas Hobbes’ understanding of ourselves. It is in these areas that the love. The other we have come to refer the condition of man being…`a condition Gospel strikes it’s most important note. to is not faceless but a reflection of our of war of everyone against everyone,’ and We can eliminate our divisive thinking by own humanity. It says more about who we move towards a promotion of all people YOUTH FRIDAY IN SUPPORT OF YMT simply realising that we are all part of are as human beings in how we welcome away from the idea of the other. Enabling God’s creation, we are all equal and we people into our communities than it ever people to be treated with the dignity and Outstanding It can unfortunately happen in life that we The outstanding celebration was organised are all called to help each other. As Christ does about their arrival. This is not to respect they deserve as God’s creation. students take great things around us for granted. The by YMT, along with a number of our diocesan tells us in the greatest commandments: say we live in a perfect world and that We seek to unify ourselves together in Youth Ministry Team (YMT) has been part of primary and secondary schools. A huge everyone is perfect. Human beings are by promotion of the common good. If we can the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle for 25 number of our diocesan schools were also “Love the Lord God with all your heart their very nature at fault, but the one thing do this by simple acts of welcome and years and for some, it is difficult to remember represented in their attendance. and with all your soul and with all your that happens when we stretch out hands kindness, then what we have achieved no a time without them. However, as far as recent mind……..Love your neighbour as yourself” of friendship and kindness is we offer the longer seems tainted by irrational fear, or celebrations go there is no doubt that all in our It was a wonderful event led by Father (Matthew 22:37-40). opportunity for it to be reciprocated. An the need to blame, but rather a sense of diocese would like to thank YMT for the great Dermott Donnelly, who reminded us all of In real terms, the other does not exist; opportunity that provides a movement love and companionship as a community. work they continue to do in bringing Christ to our call to serve others in acts of charity and The other is really our brother and sister from the other to a sense of community We seek to unify and overcome problems, the centre of the lives of so many young people. kindness. There were a number of joyous in a global sense. Part of the only race inclusiveness. There is no longer the other not seek to blindly pass them onto others. Such work can never be taken for granted. songs sang and YMT and Youth Council that exits in this world…the human race. but a neighbour and we have made it so. The interesting times we live in may then members helped keep everything running Once we realise this, the best version of The golden rule in action which ensures become somewhat blessed and the bells On Wednesday, 1st February 2017, it was smoothly. An excellent way to remind us ourselves appears. We all benefit and only inclusive community prevails. of the ever changing times may still strike a privilege to be part of a great event, the of the great work YMT do and how, as a develop with each other. harmonious chimes. It’s up to us. annual Youth Friday reflection, held at St diocese, we are lucky to have them. Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle.

2. 3. YEAR 13 RETREAT A GREAT TIME TO DE-STRESS FLAME 2017

All years of a student’s education Getting up at 3.30am is hardly Cardinal blesses the boat are of vital importance, but the greatest start to any day. their last year at Cardinal Hume But for many pilgrims going to Catholic School is both a very Flame 2017 at Wembley Arena important and very special year. on Saturday 11th March, it was Students are coming to the a small sacrifice that brought end of a cycle that began with great reward. 20 students them as young people in Year from Cardinal Hume Catholic 7 and are now leaving to step School joined 26 other pilgrims into the world as young adults. from Gateshead Deanery They are now leaving behind an and made their way by bus to institution that has helped: form Wembley. A big thank you to their character; where they have the diocese and particularly made lifelong friendships; been school governor Maria Elliott academically successful; and for organising the bus. where they have been supported Arriving in Wembley at 10.30am, the day This all lead to the conclusion of the Ex student Leah shares by the Catholic ethos that has soon flew by. The superb music from `One ceremony. In Wembley arena was an actual her CAFOD story sought to broaden their thinking Hope Project’ was soon followed by a great boat that brought 37 refugees across the set of dancers, dancing on `God’s dance Mediterranean Sea from North Africa, about the world, encourage their floor.’ We were then treated to some great saving their lives. This boat was blessed by Relaxing times spiritual development. words of wisdom from Cardinal Charles Bo Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who reminded of Myanmar and Cardinal Vincent Nichols us of our duty to help those most in need. Year 13 is also the year when the academic refocus themselves for the upcoming exams delivered a personal message from Pope Perhaps most impressive was the 10,000 Great vibes pressure on students is highest. Students with a supportive spiritual focus that hopes Francis to us all. The message being that, young people gathered at the end of the are constantly encouraged to put their best to make students realise that although the we are all called meet the challenge of the day gathered in silent, respectful, reflective performance into their work and realise that pressures may at times be great, they are gospel and set the world alight with it. adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. if they don’t, their grades will suffer. This not something that overwhelms us. With This wonderful day continued with great Father Dermott Donnelly the Chair is where the value of Catholic education is the right focus they are something that words from Father Augusto Zampini Davies, of CYMFED (Catholic Youth Mission most important. As a Catholic school, the can spur us on to do our best. The Youth who spoke of the wonderful work done by Federation) and the man behind the whole successful academic performance of each Ministry Team does this work brilliantly. CAFOD. This message was given even more Flame concept, expressed his thanks and student is central but we also realise the It is also a special time as it is the last focus when one of our very own ex students, amazement to all at the success of the day. mental pressure that these demands can time, as a group, that many of them will be Leah Fox, spoke movingly of her volunteer Explaining that the 10,000 young people place on our young people. together. Once they leave school, life will work in Lebanon and the importance gathered, along with those supporting them, As part of our commitment to the best take them all in many different directions. of helping the less fortunate. The day are now reasons to be hopeful for the future pastoral care for our students, in Year 13 These times are both very exciting and throughout was lead and supported by the of the Church on, as Pope Francis describes we offer students the opportunity to attend challenging for Year 13 students. Our aim is great music of Matt Redman. David Wells our world, `God’s construction site.’ Great words also spoke brilliantly, addressing criticisms a Retreat at the Youth Village in Consett. to also make it a year that they remember of wisdom Cardinal Hume Media Group The aim of the Retreat is to give students fondly when they look on it, later in life. Our of Church from the voices of young people. a time out from the academic rigour that school Retreat is one of many things that A Levels demand and have some time to seek to do just that. de-stress. This gives students a time to The pilgrims progress

Just chilling Good to be together

4. 5. JOHN PAUL II An evening of great celebration and thanks TEAMUP: TRAINING WITH ENGLAND AWARD EVENING The 16th of January 2017 brought great excitement to us as a year 11 There are times when you feel truly blessed team, from Cardinal Hume Catholic to be present at certain events. It could be School in Gateshead, as we were given a great sporting or music event but, the point being, you realise you are witnessing the opportunity to travel down to a truly special evening. This same feeling Loughborough and meet . was experienced by all at the first `Diocesan John Paul II Award Evening’ held at the Tyne Theatre on Thursday 2nd March 2017. The aim of the award is to encourage young people to become involved in their local parish and community, in ways which help the young people grow, and also support those around them in the process. Activities range from helping out in the local church, working in local charity shops, helping the elderly and many more. The whole event, organised by Tony Joy and of the young people and the importance The 16th of January 2017 brought great we were entered into a prize draw and were as well as photos, how exciting. It really was Students from Cardinal Hume Catholic School Mary Hughes, was introduced by Father of the evangelisation work YMT do. Father excitement to us as a year 11 netball team, delighted to come out winners. The highlight of a special time for us and left us all feeling along with Gateshead Deanery were delighted Dermott who then gave way to the fantastic Paul Farren (from Derry) went onto say how from Cardinal Hume Catholic School in the trip for many of us was meeting and talking inspired as we returned to school to continue to receive an award for their outstanding musical vibrancy of the Filipino Youth For honoured he felt, as this was the first time the Gateshead, as we were given the opportunity with the girls from the senior England team. our own sporting journeys. contributions in recent months. The grateful Christ (YFC) musicians, who had everyone award had been presented anywhere outside to travel down to Loughborough and meet This included two of the England defenders: and delighted recipients were: Zoya Edwin, Photos and more information about our trip clapping and singing. This was followed by an of Ireland, and how all of what we do grows England Netball. It was a chance to meet Ama Agbezee, also Englnd’s captian, and can be found on the schools twitter account @ Ethan Kelly, Aleksandra Laskowska, Isobel England’s best netballers and train with the . As well as one of England’s top Thompson, Abbie Towner and Liam Waugh. interview of students by Secondary Diocesan from our understanding of the Mass. The CardinalHumeCS and TeamUp Sport’s twitter Adviser Andrew Barron which was in turn evening was ended by some lovely words of best coaches. This was all part of a competition shooters, Helen Housby and other exceptional account, @teamupengland. Great work done by wonderful young people. ran with TeamUp Sport. The aim is to develop players such as, , vice-captain, and However, the lady who makes all these things followed by the presentation of the awards to thanks from committee member Mrs Maria the leadership skills of young people in sport the North East’s own professional netballer, Enya Niamh Basquil, 11RRN, work by pulling the strings of parish and students themselves. Matthews to all involved and the sounds of YFC and get more girls participating in sport, in Leah Kennedy. We were also given the chance Cardinal Hume Media Group school together is the brilliant Kathleen Byrne, The night was summed up firstly by Bishop left everyone’s departure buoyant and blessed. our case Netball was the focus. As a school, to talk with the players and get autographs so a huge thanks to Kathleen from all of us. Seamus who spoke of how proud he was A truly joyful celebration.

Y12 & Y13 A LEVEL D&T STUDENTS VISIT TO ROBERTSON TIMBER ENGINEERING, SEAHAM

On Wednesday, 7th Feb 2017, A level D&T students visited Robertson Engineering Timber manufacturing facility in Seaham to learn about the materials, processes and Quality Control (QC) systems employed in the manufacture of panels to be used in the construction of timber frame buildings. Barry Armstrong, Sales Director at Robertson’s, gave a tour of the facilities and a presentation to the students based on the role and growth of timber frame buildings within Construction. Students were even invited to consider and apply for possible roles within the Robertson group, which has an annual turnover of £640m. Students were impressed with the scale of the operation, learning important lessons in how QC is applied in an industrial setting. Robertson’s also made a very generous donation of timber to the Design & Technology department at Cardinal Hume. Many CARDINAL HUME CATHOLIC SCHOOL thanks to Barry Armstrong for arranging the day. OLD DURHAM ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE9 6RZ T: 01252 732220 E: [email protected] Mr M Stobbs 3DHEALTHANDFITNESS.CO.UK Head of Design Faculty/STEM Coordinator Cardinal Hume Catholic Academy

6. 7. EASTER MESSAGE 2017 “Fake News” is a phrase directed at the media by the President of } In a society that is distancing itself more and more from the Christian the United States of America as a result of some of the coverage he faith, we are left with the questions: Was the tomb empty? Is Jesus has been receiving. risen from the dead?

Could that phrase have been uttered by those who first heard the The answer to these questions cannot be found in the world of the news of Mary of Magdala, who found the tomb empty on the first media, but it is revealed through the word of God passed down to us Easter morning? through the scripture and the teaching of the Church.

She struggled to understand what she had discovered herself. This So why not discover for yourself if the tomb really was empty by attending the Easter celebrations in any of the Churches in our school is reflected in her words to Peter, “They have taken the Lord out of catchment area. The times of the services can be found on this page. the tomb and we do not know where they have put him” (John 20: 2). You can be assured of a warm welcome and hopefully an answer to Even Peter appears not to have understood when he went to the some of your unresolved questions. tomb; it was the unnamed disciples who accompanied him “who saw and believed.” Father Ian Patterson

Easter Services in the Deanery

PALM MAUNDY GOOD HOLY EASTER SATURDAY SUNDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Mass of the Stations of the Cross Mass Easter Vigil St. Peter’s and Lord’s Supper in 10am in Corpus Christi; 9.15am Corpus Mass 7.30pm in Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Passion of Our Lord at both Christi; 11am St Peters Church Church 7pm Corpus and St Peters 3pm St Peters Church Stations of the Cross in The Solemn The Mass of the Mass of Easter Day in St. Alban’s Church at 10am; The Celebration of the St. Patrick’s Lord’s Supper in St. Alban’s Church 9am; Solemn Celebration Vigil of Easter in and St. Alban’s St. Patrick’s Church St. Patrick’s Church of the Lord’s Passion in St. Patrick’s Church at 6.30pm at 10.45am St. Patrick’s Church at 3pm at 6.30pm Stations of the Cross 10am; St. Anne’s 6.30pm Easter Vigil 6pm Mass 10.30 am Service 3pm Vigil Mass Mass of the Celebration of the Passion St. Augustine’s Mass 10am Easter Vigil Mass 7pm Mass 10 am 5.30pm Lord’s Supper 7pm of the Lord 3pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm; Vigil Mass Mass 8.15am Passion of Our Lord Easter Vigil Mass Mass St. Joseph’s Adoration before the 6pm and 10am 3pm 8.30pm 8.15am and 10am Blessed Sacrament Till midnight Mass of the Easter Vigil Last Supper 7pm; Commemoration and First Mass Family Mass St. Oswald’s Procession to Altar of the Passion of of the Resurrection of Easter 10am of Repose and Our Lord 3pm 6.30pm Watching till 9pm

Mass of the Lord’s Easter Vigil Mass Holy Rosary Passion of Our Lord 3pm Mass 10 am Supper 7pm 7pm

Important upcoming dates at Cardinal Hume Catholic School

SUMMER TERM (MAY – JULY 2017) Date Time Event Ethos and Assemblies

Monday 22nd May Year 7 Exams Friday 26th May Year 13 Leavers Sunday 28th May – Friday 2nd June Half Term Monday 5th June Year 8 Exams Monday 12th June Year 9 Exams Monday 19th June Year 10 and Year 12 Exams Monday 26th June Diocesan 6th Form Festival Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th June Diocesan Youth Festival Tuesday July 4th Year 6 Parents Evening Friday 21st July End of Academic Year

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